Experience the diversity of Downtown's finest restaurants and nightlife. Enjoy a host of lunchtime eateries, some of which feature outdoor seating for a more casual atmosphere.

 Listen to jazz, blues pop, reggae and more in many of the one-of-a-kind restaurants you will find in Downtown Kalamazoo.

 Take a tour or dine at one of the new micro breweries or brewpubs located in the heart of the city.

 Enjoy great nightlife at an area pub or club. Whether you're after a quick lunch, a formal dinner, or great nightlife, visit Downtown Kalamazoo.

Restaurants & Eateries

Bimbo's Pizza - $$$
338 E. Michigan 349-3134

- Family-owned restaurant for 37 years. Serving pizza & sandwiches.

Blue Dolphin - $$$
502 S. Burdick 343-4993

- Greek and American Food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Burger King - $
760 W. Michigan 349-6552

Coney Island - $
266 E. Michigan 382-0377

- Serving four generations since 1915! We make our own special chili sauce form scratch for our chili hot dogs!

Cosmo's Cucina - $$$
804 W. Vine 344-5666

- We offer affordable gourmet cuisine, incorporating seasonal food into our ever-changing breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Tue.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Sun. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dragon Inn - $$
232 S. Kalamazoo Mall 345-2716

- Serving traditional Chinese food with a new twist. Lunch, dinner, cocktail and carry-out.

El Grande Fiesta - $
300 S. Burdick 342-4545

- Fine Mexican Food...FAST!

Flame Restaurant - $
224 W. Michigan 349-8216

- Casual dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Home cooking, daily specials. Open seven days a week, seating capacity 80.

Food Dance Cafe - $$
161 E. Michigan 382-1888

- A feast for the eyes and tastebuds! Gourmet quality sandwiches, soups, salads and other specialty dishes. Delicious desserts available anytime.
Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. -4 p.m.
Sunday, breakfast only, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Francois' Bar, Seafood, Steakhouse & Bakery
116 Portage St. 381-4958

- Featuring handcut, black Angus steaks and a variety of seafood. French style bakery offers "authentic" french breads and pastries, an oyster bar, specialty martini menu and cigars in the lounge. Excellent wine list.

Hot 'N' Now - $
575 E. Michigan 342-1840

- We have simplified our menu and brought back old favorites in an effort to better serve our guests and increase our speed of service.

Josephine's - $$$$
601 S. Burdick 349-6749

- Country French cuisine. Chalkboard menus, lunch a'la carte, dinner-four course meals. Wine Spectacular Award of Excellence wine list.

Just Good Food - $$
303 N. Rose 383-1033

- A deli, a specialty foods grocer, and a caterer all wrapped into one company whose passion is preparing, serving, selling and eating really good food.

Main St. Cafe - $
232 E. Michigan 341-4315

- Clean, quaint place serving breakfast and lunch served all day. Many specialty sandwiches.
Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

McDonald's - $
224 W. Kalamazoo 382-3800

Old Burdick's Bar & Grill - $$$
100 W. Michigan 343-0032

- Featuring great burgers, nachos, salads, bar-b-que ribs, chicken steaks, seafood and much more. Enjoy 10 handcrafted beers on tap. Lunch and dinner specials daily.

Olde Peninsula Brew Pub & Restaurant - $$$
200 E. Michigan 343-BREW

- Savor a craft-brewed beer with lunch or dinner and watch the brewing process in a casual atmosphere reminiscent of yesteryear. Live music Saturday evenings.

Plaza Cafe - $$
100 W. Michigan 226-3155

- Featuring a breakfast buffet and a deli luncheon buffet.
Also featured is a Sunday brunch buffet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sat. 6:30 a.m.-12 noon.

Root Beer Stand- $
430 W. Kalamazoo 345-4356

- A 1950's style drive-in restaurant open from March 1 - Labor Day. Serving hot dogs, root beer and ice cream floats.

Sandwich Express - $
236 S. Kalamazoo Mall 385-4869

- Serving Downtown Kalamazoo since 1985. Great food at great prices!

The Soup Kitchen - $
150 S. Kalamazoo Mall 373-6555

- SOUP'S ON! Nutritious great tasting. Eight different soups and five freshly baked breads daily. Salads and sandwiches. Eat-in, carry-out, delivery.

Subs-N-More - $
210 S. Kalamazoo Mall 385-9919

- Piping hot baked subs, salads, pizza and nachos. Try our party subs, 3 and 6 foot available.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 12-5 p.m.

Subway Downtown - $
123 E. Michigan 345-5845

- Sandwiches and salads made one at a time fresh before your eyes. Also featuring our special subway breakfast sandwiches. We also have giant subs and party platters.

T.E. Murch's Cafe Bakery - $
100 W. Michigan 382-4117

- Featuring gourmet sandwiches, market salads and soups. Baked goods made with all natural ingredients. Also offering corporate catering options, Murchs own bagels, and espresso.

Theo & Stacy's - $$
234 W. Michigan 388-5025

- A Greek-American family dining experience. Join us for our daily breakfast and luncheon specials. Thursday and Saturday enjoy true ethnic Greek cuisine.

Webster's Fine Dining - $$$$
100 W. Michigan 343-4444

- Webster's offers classical cuisine complemented by a list of fine American and European wines. Reservations are recommended and casual dress is now welcome. The library lounge is cigar friendly after 8:00 p.m.

Wendy's - $
305 E. Michigan 349-2522

- Hamburgers, chicken, special combo's, and cold bar.

 

Coffee Houses & Bakeries

Caffe Casa
128 S. Kalamazoo Mall 385-1026

- Espresso drinks, gourmet coffee and tea, fresh baked pastries and bagels, homemade soups and desserts in a unique non-smoking atmosphere.

Espresso Milano
252 E. Lovell 382-5410

- Serving drip coffee, espresso drinks and fresh baked goods.
Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Malnight's Bakery
247 Kalamazoo Mall 343-7643

- From scratch baked goods, wedding cakes to danishes. Retail bakery items.

Sarkozy Bakery
335 N. Burdick 342-1952

- Serving pastries and locally roasted Upson coffee. Outstanding European-style breads baked in a 90-year-old brick oven. Cookies, savory snacks.
Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Something's Brewing
120 W. South 349-1295

- Coffee, tea and specialty drinks by the cup; bulk specialty coffee and tea also available for purchase.

Water Street Coffee Joint
315 E. Water 373-2840

- Coffee drinks, freshly squeezed juices, ice cream drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, pastries and bulk coffee.
Mon.-Thur. 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m.;
Fri.- Sat. 7 a.m.-12:30 a.m.;
Sun. 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Pubs & Clubs

Bourbon Street
123 W. South 342-6200
Club Soda
340 E. Michigan 342-8067
Green Top Tavern
250 E. Michigan
Harvey's On The Mall
416 S. Burdick 349-8787
Kalamazoo Brewing Co.
355 E. Kalamazoo 382-2338

- Microbrewery, manufacturer and retailer of beer. Non-smoking, English-style pub. Entertainment most Fridays and Saturdays, tours available on Saturdays. (Entrance on Porter Street)

Kraftbrau Brewery, Inc.
402 E. Kalamazoo Ave. 384-0288

- Kalamazoo's second microbrewery, 100 seat pub on premises, located across from Bell's Brewery. Serving authentic German style lagers, catered food daily.

Mr. President
308 N. Burdick 382-2679
Papa Pete's Comedy House-$$
502 S. Burdick 343-4993

- Downtown's only comedy club! Inside the Blue Dolphin Restaurant. Dinner available before shows.
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Ruggers UP & Under Sports Pub & Restaurant-$$
711 W. Michigan 373-1412

- Full service menu at lunch and dinner-best ribs in town. Over 200 beer selections-nightly food and beer specials. Try our new patio (goodday Mate's).

W2 Warehouse Nightclub
402 E. Michigan 345-5200